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Milonga
The milonga was a South American style of song that was popular in the 1870s. The milonga was derived from an earlier style of singing known as the payada de contrapunto .
The song was set to a lively 2/4 tempo, and often included musical improvisation. Over time, dance steps and other musical influences were added, eventually giving rise to the tango. Milonga music is still used for dancing, but the milonga dancing of today is derivative of tango.
Milonga is also the term used to mean a place or an event where tango is danced. People who frequently go to milongas are sometimes called milongueros. Lately, the term milonguera has come into use to describe female milongueros.
Milonga is an Afro-Brazilian word that means lyrics.
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